Director of Sport Operations and Championships Full Time NEW

Posted: 11-May-26

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000

Categories

Operations

Operations – Event Management

Operations – Facility Management

Operations – Sports Information

Sector

Jr. Collegiate Sports

Required Education

4 Year Degree

Under the guidance and direction of the Vice President for Championships, Membership, and Sports Governance, the Director of Sport Operations and Championships assists with the oversight and management of all NJCAA championship events and sports operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervision of all Sport Operations and Championship staff ensuring that all Sport Operations and Championship related requirements are handled in a manner that represents the NJCAA in a positive and professional manner
• Determine sport assignments for Sport Operations and Championships staff
• Direct oversight of assigned sports to include poll calls, seeding and at-large calls, social media posts, Player of the Week selections, championships host calls, All-American calls, and all other sport operation related requirements
• Represents the National Office as part of NJCAA Sports Operations and Championship staff
• Represents the National Office with third-party organizations as part of the NJCAA Sport Operations and Championships staff
• Attend national conventions to market NJCAA Championships including but not limited to TEAMS, Sports Events & Tourism Association, S.P.O.R.T.S-The Relationship Conference, etc.
• Manages the championship bid process for all NJCAA National Championships and postseason events in conjunction with the Vice President for Championships, Membership, and Sports Governance
• Assist with pre-championship site visit processes
• Oversees evaluation of all current and future National Championship Sites and Hosts
• Manages the coordination of all aspects of national championships planning and execution
• Ensures the completion of all championship manuals and host materials & resources on an annual basis
• Analyze, evaluate, and provide direction for post-championship participant feedback and host financial reporting to assist with NJCAA championship improvements
• Coordinates and collaborates with external vendors who provide direct championships support such as championship awards, merchandise, credentials, signage, etc.
• Oversight of website content related to championships including website rollover, to include stats and streaming coordination with the Marketing and Multimedia divisions alongside the official website, statistic, and streaming partner(s) of the NJCAA
• Provide platform for sport committee chairs to facilitate input and feedback on championship sites and appropriate planning leading up to their respective championships
• Organizes planning with Marketing & Multimedia division on promotion of all NJCAA Championships
• Help coordinate a consistent experience at championship host sites regardless of division, gender, etc. (i.e. awards, signage, credentials, items provided by host, etc.)
• Respond to membership and host inquiries regarding championship participation to ensure NJCAA policies and bylaws are followed
• Assist with Championships & Alignment Committee to include work with chair, scheduling of meetings, attendance, minutes, etc. to help drive decision making for the association
• Coordinates with Sports Governance division and Sports Governance Committee to evaluate post season rules, processes, and procedures
• Assist Membership division with regular handbook updates related to championships
• Collaborates with Compliance department on post-season eligibility and sportsmanship items that may arise during national championship play
• Assist in development of future post season formats
• Assists with coordination of emerging sports
• Collaborates with NJCAA Vice President for Championships, Memberships, and Sports Governance and NJCAA Senior Vice President-COO/CFO on creation and tracking of annual championship related budgets
• Attend NJCAA Board of Regent meetings and provide information on Sports Operations and Championships division as necessary
• Serve as part of NJCAA Joint Leadership Cabinet
• Serve as part of the NJCAA Leadership Team
• Ensures that NJCAA policies, bylaws, and sport codes are followed for all National Championships
• Assist with non-championship related NJCAA events as needed
• Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary
• Other Duties Assigned

Bachelor’s Degree Required. Master’s Degree Preferred.

7 – 10 years of progressive leadership experience in a field related to intercollegiate athletics is preferred.

Demonstrated customer service, organization, leadership, planning, and conflict management.

A good command of Microsoft Office.

The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to establish positive public relations and to interact effectively with staff, member colleges, athletic directors, and student-athletes.

The ability to establish and maintain collaborative, effective working relationships with team members, member colleges, athletic directors, student-athletes and the public.

Problem solving skills, judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in evaluating information.

The ability to write effectively and efficiently.

The ability to work as an individual and as part of a team.

Must be efficient and organized with a high level of attention to detail

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About National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

The NJCAA’s mission is to promote, govern and foster a competitive environment for two-year college athletics. The NJCAA recognizes the diverse nature of its membership, providing at all times a consistent and inclusive governance structure that provides opportunities for all stakeholders and emphasizes the academic, athletic, and community involvement goals of all student-athletes. Unlawful discrimination is incompatible with this mission and detracts from the organization’s goal of promoting healthy and fair competition. The NJCAA prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, religion, creed, sexual orientation, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in the NJCAA’s governance, programs, regulations, and employment practices.

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